Investigators search for clues in Tyler Perry fire

Firefighters remained at Tyler Perry Studios in southwest Atlanta early Wednesday, watching for hot spots and trying to determine what caused a spectacular blaze that damaged one of the complex's buildings. "The fire's out, but the cause remains under investigation," Capt. Jolyon Bundrige with the Atlanta Fire Department told the AJC just before 11 p.m. Tuesday. Bundrige said that several fire units were still on the scene, "conducting a damage assessment, including salvage and overhaul." At least one fire truck remained at the studios at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday. Firefighters were able to contain the blaze to one building in the center of the 30-acre complex owned by Atlanta filmmaker Perry, Bundrige said. The first report of a fire came in at 8:41 p.m., and before it was over, more than 100 firefighters had responded to a blaze that quickly escalated to four alarms. The fascia of the affected building collapsed, but its structural integrity was not compromised, Bundrige said. No injuries were reported.  The 200,000-square foot studio, which opened in 2008, is home to sets, sound stages and a 400-seat theater. In March, Perry hosted a fundraiser for President Barack Obama at the studio. Perry has worked as director, writer, producer, actor and playwright. His film credits include "Diary of a Mad Black Woman," "Meet the Browns" and "I Can Do Bad All By Myself." His latest movie, "Madea's Witness Protection," is scheduled to open June 29.

 Jessica Simpson is a mom! The star and her fiancé Eric Johnson welcomed daughter Maxwell Drew Johnson on May 1. "Eric and I are elated to announce the birth of our baby girl, Maxwell Drew Johnson," she wrote. "We are grateful for all the love, support and prayers we have received. This has been the greatest experience of our lives!!" The baby weighed in at 9 lbs. 13 oz. and is 21¾ inches long. Maxwell is Johnson's middle name, while Drew is Simpson's mother Tina's maiden name.


'7th Heaven's Barry Watson and Natalie Wood's daughter Natasha Gregson Wagner having a baby
"7th Heaven" star Barry Watson and Natasha Gregson Wagner are having a baby. Wagner is the daughter of actress Natalie Wood. "She's pregnant and is expecting soon," a rep for Natasha says. Watson has two children with Tracy Huston of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition." This is Wagner's first child. She's appeared in "The 4400" and "Pasadena." She also played Caroline in the film, "High Fidelity."

Two Men Arrested in Queen's Estate Murder Case

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman's body was found on Queen Elizabeth's Sandringham country estate on New Year's Day, according to Norfolk police. The men, who have not been named, are set to be questioned in connection with the murder of 17-year-old Alisa Dmitrijeva, though they have not been charged, the police said in a statement released on Tuesday. Dmitrijeva was discovered by a dog walker. She had been missing for nearly four months. "The men, aged 28 and 31 and from the Wisbech area, were arrested in King's Lynn and are currently in custody where they will be questioned," the police's statement said.

Jennifer Lopez & Enrique Iglesias Promise ‘A Great Time’ On Tour

 Jennifer Lopez and Enrique Iglesias – along with Wisin Y Yandel – are hitting the road this summer for a concert tour that promises to be a blast. “It was just kind of a natural thing, we had talked months ago… he had sent me a record and said, ‘Let’s do a duet together,’ and so we were looking into finding the right record,” Jennifer said when asked about making plans of her summer tour with Enrique.  “I was going to go on tour, he was going to go on tour and it was like, ‘Well, why don’t we go on tour together?’ We sat down and we talked about it and people went crazy for the idea,” the star continued. Tickets for the tour, which kicks off on July 14 in Montreal, go on sale on May 4.


Usher and Tameka's Custody Battle Continues
Usher and his ex-wife Tameka Raymond have gotten an ultimatum in their custody war. The singer and his ex-wife showed up to Fulton County Court where a judge ordered the couple to try and hash out a temporary custody agreement in private mediation. They've had all morning to work something out -- but if they don't come to terms soon ... they'll face the judge again when he'll impose a temporary order, deciding how Usher and Tameka will split their time with their kids. The order will also address child support. Usher and Tameka have been fighting over their kids for years -- Tameka wants full custody, claiming he secretly uses drugs. Usher has denied the allegations, asking for an increase in daddy time. The couple currently shares custody.
 Come July, it’ll be double the fun for Daya Vaidya. The Unforgettable actress, 38, is pregnant with identical twin boys, her rep confirmed. Vaidya and husband Don Wallace, who are already parents to 2½-year-old Leela Grace, are “beyond excited and doing great.” The actress Tweets, “Just got back from an ultrasound and they’re looking good! Soooo happy!”


Octomom Nadya Suleman Files for Bankruptcy
Not even posing nude could save her from losing her shirt. Nadya "Octomom" Suleman has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection, listing only $50,000 in assets against up to $1 million in debts. "I have had to make some very difficult decisions the year and filing Chapter 7 was one of them," she said. "But I have to do what is best for my children and I need a fresh start." The mom of 14, who recently stripped down in a magazine for $8,000, doesn't specify the names of her creditors but provided a clue in the list of those receiving the bankruptcy papers. It includes Verizon Wireless, Sparkletts, Indy Mac Mortgage, Orkin Pest Control, the Department of Motor Vehicles, a Christian school, and the gas, electric and water utilities. Explaining why she appeared topless in the U.K.'s Closer magazine, Suleman, 37, who gave birth three years ago to octuplets to go with six other kids, told Anderson Cooper, "I have to do what I have to do to take care of my family."


TV NEWS
Private Practice may get a series finale. ABC is mulling a 13-episode final season pick-up, depending in part on how GCB and Scandal continue to perform.

After the show’s most successful season ever — wedding drama can do that — Gene Simmons Family Jewels returns for its seventh season on Monday, May 28 with a special one-hour premiere.



NBC’s Law & Order: SVU is throwing quite a party for its season finale airing May 23, and the guest list is chock-a-block with familiar faces. In “Rhodium Nights,” where someone who appears to be a high-end call girl turns up dead at an A-list soiree, House vet Peter Jacobson will guest-star as Bart Ganzel, the owner of the escort service that supplied “entertainment” for the party.


NBC will post extended versions of Parks and Recreation‘s final two Season 4 episodes online following each installment’s broadcast. A “director’s cut” of last Thursday’s debate episode is available now on NBC.com.


Flashpoint, the Canadian-produced cop drama that in the U.S. has aired on CBS and most recently ION, will end after its upcoming fifth season. “While the series is still at its creative apex, we’ve decided to end [it] on a high note, and give those fans the satisfaction of a fitting series conclusion in our 75th episode,” executive producers Anne Marie La Traverse and Bill Mustos announced Tuesday in a statement. The police procedural first debuted in 2007 before landing on CBS in 2008. After being dropped by CBS during Season 4, it found a new home on ION.


Drop Dead Diva has cast Madchen Amick in a handful of Season 4 episodes. The Twin Peaks alumna will play Parker’s old law school pal who is looking to become the firm’s creditor.


Two and a Half Men‘s central trio of Ashton Kutcher, Jon Cryer and Angus T. Jones locked in deals for the comedy’s 10th and final season. The actors will return at their current salaries but with a nice signing bonus attached. Kutcher and Cryer are currently pocketing around $700,000 per episode, with Jones earning roughly $300,000.


Justin Bieber is set to debut his new music video, “Boyfriend,” live on MTV this Thursday, May 3 at 7:50 pm EST.


Daytime Emmy-winner Jennifer Landon (ex-Gwen, As the World Turns) has been tapped to replace Eden Riegel (ex-Bianca, All My Children) as Heather Stevens on The Young and the Restless. She arrives in Genoa City on June 7.


Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom have re-prioritized. "Our show is not cancelled," Kardashian says. "Lamar and I have chosen to take a break this summer. We've been on a whirlwind doing back-to-back shows, and we just want to take a little time off for Lamar to be with family time, kids, basketball, Olympics -- you never know. So, we have a lot on our plate right now." Lamar Odom, who was recently released from the Dallas Mavericks, adds: "The issue at hand is we just want to be happy. We'll take our time and we'll get back to it when it's time.


Looks like Camille Grammer won't be saying goodbye to "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" after all. Camille, who left her role as a series regular earlier this year, is filming cameos for next season.